- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Juan Capistrano, CA
Capistrano Home/Virtual
Federal NCES profile for Capistrano Home/Virtual, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060744011903
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capistrano Home/Virtual earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for California
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Capistrano Home/Virtual has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capistrano Home/Virtual ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744011903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Capistrano Home/Virtual shrank from 107 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-15.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 060744011903 · San Juan Capistrano, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
82 enr · 13.7:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Capistrano Home/Virtual shrank from 107 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-15.0%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Capistrano Home/Virtual in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Clemente H
San Clemente High
2,740 students
- San Juan Hills
San Juan Hills High
2,641 students
- Aliso Niguel H
Aliso Niguel High
2,563 students
- Tesoro High
Tesoro High
2,030 students
- Capistrano Val
Capistrano Valley High
1,991 students
- This school 82
Capistrano Home/Virtual
82 students
What this shows Capistrano Home/Virtual reports 82 students on the CCD universe file.
How Capistrano Home/Virtual compares
Capistrano Home/Virtual is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
82
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 13.6%
Asian 6.2%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Capistrano Home/Virtual is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Capistrano Unified reports $15,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Capistrano Home/Virtual Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Capistrano Home/Virtual's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,991
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
San Juan Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Harold Ambuehl Elementary
Standard public school
324 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Del Obispo Elementary
Standard public school
310 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Kinoshita Elementary
Standard public school
302 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~82 students)
Frequently asked questions about Capistrano Home/Virtual
How many students attend Capistrano Home/Virtual?
Capistrano Home/Virtual has 82 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Juan Capistrano, CA. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 91 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capistrano Home/Virtual?
The student-teacher ratio at Capistrano Home/Virtual is 13.7:1, which is 36% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Capistrano Home/Virtual?
23.4% of students at Capistrano Home/Virtual are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capistrano Home/Virtual?
The largest demographic group at Capistrano Home/Virtual is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capistrano Home/Virtual?
Capistrano Home/Virtual has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Capistrano Home/Virtual rank among elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano?
By Resource Investment Index, Capistrano Home/Virtual ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Juan Capistrano on the city page.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides Capistrano Home/Virtual, Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students), San Juan Hills High (2,641 students), and Aliso Niguel High (2,563 students). See the Capistrano Unified district page for the complete list.